02 July 2025
As the European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into effect in June 2025, global organisations are rethinking how accessible their digital platforms really are. While the EAA doesn’t apply directly to South African businesses unless they operate in the EU, it raises important questions about how we approach digital inclusion at home.
Driving digital inclusion in South Africa requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both technological and contextual factors. Adopting global accessibility standards, along with investments in affordable technology, digital skills training, and accessible local content, is essential for creating a more equitable and inclusive digital society. This effort not only benefits people with disabilities but also contributes to broader economic and social development
Find out moreParatus launches Paratus EduLINK to bridge educational digital divide
01 July 2025
Paratus, a leading pan-African telecommunications provider and authorised reseller of Starlink, has announced the launch of Paratus EduLINK, an innovative connectivity solution aimed at empowering schools in remote and underserved regions with reliable, high-speed internet.
Under the campaign slogan “Empowering Education, Anywhere,” EduLINK utilises Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology to ensure that no school is too remote and no learner is left behind. The programme offers qualifying schools in Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia access to 2 terabytes of Priority Data each month, along with additional data buffers to support uninterrupted online learning and access to digital educational resources.
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South Sudan advances with major investment in national fibre network
01 July 2025
South Sudan’s government has taken a significant step forward in its ambitious fibre optic infrastructure project, with the Steering Committee approving a budget exceeding $9 million for the design phase.
The announcement was made by the Undersecretary of Telecommunications, Thomas Gatkuoth Nyak, who highlighted the progress made after rigorous discussions by the committee on the second phase of the initiative.
Find out more SADC countries aim to fast-track broadband development by 2030
30 June 2025
Member nations of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened a two-day workshop on 24-25 June in Mbabane, Eswatini, to strategize on accelerating broadband infrastructure growth across the region by 2030.
The event brought together national regulators, policymakers, infrastructure specialists, and representatives from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the Global Telecommunications Association (GSMA).
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